Course: Animated LED projects | Sat 26 Sept 2026

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Learn how to bring your projects to life with addressable LEDs and WLED.

In this hands-on course, you will:

  • Set up a WLED controller
  • Explore power, wiring, and safety basics
  • Control LEDs with the WLED web and mobile interface
  • Create custom lighting effects, presets, and playlists
  • Add interactivity with buttons, sensors, and sound-reactivity
  • Get inspiration and resources to continue your own projects

If you are not sure if the course is for you, take a look at the presentation and the sorts of projects you can build.

Course details

  • Not suitable for people with a sensitivity to flashing lights!!
  • 13:00 for a 13:30 start, ending around 17:00
  • SLMS members only
  • Practical and demonstrations/discussions
  • Take home the kit afterwards
  • Small group (max 10 people)
  • Requirements: None. The course covers basics to intermediate. All kit will be supplied.

Cost:

  • WLED kit: £12
  • Facilitator fee (donation of your choice)

The first 10 people to enter their discourse names below will get a place.
We plan on running this again as many times as there is interest, so join the waiting list if the 10 places are full.

1 @Brandon
2 @ibraheem
3 @larabrook
4 @El_Kento
5 @Jiyoon
6 @Gezza
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